Scholarship established at livestock show

Before Herman Moore died last year, he and Bernard Clark and Bernard Lewis often talked about the three local agriculture-oriented families establishing a scholarship. The scholarship, they felt, should go to student who participated in the annual West Florida Livestock Association Show and Sale.

Moore did not live to see it, but last week, a three family scholarship was established during the 63rd annual show and sale. Called the CLM Scholarships first recipient will be announced in 2008.

“Mr. Moore was very active in the show and sale. He participated as a child and teenager when, because of segregation, there were two shows and sales. After integration, his son, Gerard, participated and now his grandson, Jake and Ethan, are participating.” said Agriculture Extension Service Director Henry Grant. The families or their representatives will determine the criterior for the scholarship recipient.

Clark and Lewis said they are honored to have their named associated with the scholarship.

Grant said that Moore was a valued member of the West Florida Livestock Association. “He provided the pigs each year for the Pig Scramble,” Grant said.

The three men, said Grant, have been unwavering supporters of the show and sale and of the young participants. “They were always available to give them tips and advice on how best to show and groom their animals,” he said.

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